Mystics vs Liberty Picks and Prediction – 5/31/2024

The Washington Mystics look for their first win of the season on Friday when visiting the New York Liberty. Washington is 0-7 and last in the WNBA. The Mystics were defeated by the Atlanta Dream 73-67 on Wednesday night. The leading scorer for Washington was Ariel Atkins with 21 points. Washington shot only 36.5% overall and was out rebounded 36-31. Make sure you stay up to date with the WNBA with our expert WNBA picks.

Ariel Atkins is leading Washington in scoring with an average of 13.6 points per game, while Shakira Austin is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 11.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Julie Vanloo is the leader in assists with an average of 5.4 per game. Washington is scoring an average of only 74.3 points per game.

The New York Liberty look for their second consecutive victory on Friday when hosting Washington. New York is 5-2 and third in the WNBA, 1 ½ games behind the first place Connecticut Sun. New York defeated the Phoenix Mercury 81-78 last time out on Wednesday night. The leading scorer for New York was Sabrina Ionescu with 22 points. New York out rebounded Phoenix 39-34.

Breanna Stewart is leading New York in scoring and rebounding with averages of 18.6 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while Sabrina Ionescu is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 16.4 points and 5.7 assists per game. New York has four players averaging double figures in scoring as a team is scoring an average of 83.3 points per game.